How far is Baldwinsville, NY from Sandy Bay, NY?

The driving distance from Baldwinsville, NY to Sandy Bay, NY is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.02 mi
00h 28m
Flight
12.97 mi
20.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.97 mi
Kilometers
20.88 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.02 mi
Kilometers
24.18 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy Bay
Fri, Nov 6, 8:04 PM EST
Return by in Baldwinsville
Fri, Nov 6, 8:32 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baldwinsville
2026-11-06T19:36
Arrive Sandy Bay
Fri, Nov 6, 8:04 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Baldwinsville
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clay
NY

Town of the United States

From Baldwinsville
7.5 mi
00h 14m
To Sandy Bay
7.5 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph SE
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baldwinsville and Sandy Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baldwinsville and Sandy Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on West Genesee Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Genesee Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Belgium Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Belgium Road

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 31

    6.8 mi · 10 min · State Route 31

  4. 4

    Continue on West Seymour Street

    1 mi · 1 min · West Seymour Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    30 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Lakeshore Road

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Lakeshore Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Mud Mill Road

    1141 ft · 51 sec · Mud Mill Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Beach Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Beach Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beach Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baldwinsville and Sandy Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 31
6.79 mi · 45%
Belgium Road
3.13 mi · 21%
Lakeshore Road
2.25 mi · 15%
West Seymour Street
1.06 mi · 7%
West Genesee Street
0.81 mi · 5%
Beach Road
0.77 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Route 31

Continue on State Route 31

6.79 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clay
00h 14m from Baldwinsville
Leave By
7:34 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Baldwinsville and Patchy Fog near Sandy Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baldwinsville to Sandy Bay?

The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Baldwinsville and 7.5 miles from Sandy Bay.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.28 one way or $4.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Baldwinsville and Patchy Fog near Sandy Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Clay

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Clay and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 9.8 mi away

City Hall Cafe

Syracuse , NY
300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Coffee shop
Syracuse City Hall
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clay.

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

11 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

13 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

58 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

77 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baldwinsville and Sandy Bay. Straight-line distance: 12.97 mi (20.88 km).

Baldwinsville

#1 Baldwinsville

Village in Onondaga County, New York

Population7,791
Coordinates43.1586800, -76.3327100
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sandy Bay

Sandy Bay is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.2053500, -76.0832600
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Baldwinsville (-76.33271, 43.15868)
End: Sandy Bay (-76.08326, 43.20535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.01 L · about $2.28
Round trip
$4.57
1.06 gal · 4.02 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $2.28 $4.57
Mid-grade $4.87 $2.58 $5.16
Premium $5.27 $2.79 $5.58
Diesel $6.47 $3.43 $6.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Baldwinsville and Sandy Bay. The current time is 19:36:27.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.